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Today on World Environment Day, and every day, your brand can reduce waste by choosing eco-friendly compostable packaging and labels. As a business owner you have the opportunity to set an example to your customers and clients, other businesses, and the wider community. It has been estimated that packaging represents one-third of all municipal waste in the United States! ( Ackerman 1997) That is a huge amount of waste! But what if this …

If you shop in (or supply to) organic food stores, you’ve most likely seen products labeled “Non-GMO” or “GMO-Free”. GMO ( Genetically Modified Organisms) refers to food that has been artificially altered at the genetic level. Because GMOs are a relatively new science, the foods altered in this way could potentially contain unknown risks that could affect us and our environment. Common GMO foods include soy, canola, corn, and sugar beets …

Flexible packaging creates much less waste than rigid packaging. It has lower transit resource needs, and uses fewer natural resources in production. This makes compostable flexible packaging an excellent sustainable choice for eco-conscious businesses!Elevate Packaging produces better quality flexible packaging - with lower water and energy consumption, as well as fewer greenhouse gas emissions and volatile organic compounds.Since our beginning …

For companies committed to sustainability, eco-friendly packaging is a crucial component to their business. It has been estimated that packaging represents one-third of all municipal waste in the United States, so the impact of compostable packaging can be significant! Holistic compostable packaging solutions matter There is no such thing as 50% or 80% compostable; either your packaging is compostable or it is not. If packaging is certified com …